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Lea Michele Opens Up About Cory Monteith: "He'll Forever Be in My Heart"

After Cory Monteith's shocking death, countless Glee co-stars, friends, and other celebrities have given interviews or tweeted about the much-loved actor. Meanwhile, Cory's girlfriend—both on Glee and off-screen—Lea Michele has remained silent, privately grieving. Thankfully, the press, fans, and everyone else have for the most part respected her privacy and her need to process this death on her own time. And now, she's opened up about Cory—how she wanted to do it, in her own words:

Thank you all for helping me through this time with your enormous love & support. Cory will forever be in my heart. pic.twitter.com/XVlZnh9vOc

Anna MoesleinAssistant editor and entertainment writer. University of Missouri grad. Will listen to any song and watch any TV show, movie, or cute puppy video at least once (but probably twice). Eats ice cream or fro-yo daily—extra points if it has coconut.